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Light Transforms Historic Afghan Church
27 Aug
Summary
- Afghan Church hosts immersive light projection show.
- New book decodes Bombay's architectural styles.
- Events recall city's lost joy of appreciating built beauty.
Two events this week invite Mumbaikars to appreciate the city's architectural beauty. The 178-year-old Afghan Church in Colaba is currently hosting 'Ascension,' an immersive light projection art installation.
Staged by Floating Canvas Company as part of their Mumbai Light Festival, the installation uses themed images projected onto the neo-Gothic church's interior and exterior. This art-tech intervention aims to evoke awe and introspection by transforming the heritage structure into an inhabitable artwork.
Concurrently, the 'Glossary of the Architecture of Bombay' will be launched at CSMVS. Authored by professors Mustansir and Smita Dalvi, the book details the city's five primary architectural styles: Domestic Vernacular, Neo-Classical, Neo-Gothic, Indo-Saracenic, and Art Deco.
Illustrated by Shah Faisal, the glossary serves as a portable guide, helping readers identify and contextualize architectural elements they encounter while exploring the city's built heritage.
